Blackout: The Darkest Night
- August 19, 2021
- MiniChimera
- 1h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Blackout: The Darkest Night" is a non-linear interactive fiction game set in a dark modern universe, with influences from World of Darkness, Lovecraft, and Twin Peaks. As the amnesiac protagonist in the city of New Wenders, you must face your fears and hidden memories, with your courage, sanity, and fitness affecting your choices and paths. The game explores themes of self-discovery and overcoming inner adversaries.
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Reviews
- The art and atmosphere are well done, enhancing the overall experience.
- The game offers good replayability with multiple endings and choices that matter.
- The writing is solid, with interesting plot elements and character development.
- The pacing is inconsistent, with slow animations and unnecessary flashbacks that detract from the narrative.
- Some dialogue and scenes feel disjointed, breaking immersion and continuity.
- The game is relatively short, with some players feeling they can complete it in under an hour, limiting the overall experience.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is well-written with solid characterization and an intriguing central mystery, but some players find the implementation of story branches clumsy, leading to repetition and occasional incoherence. While the art and gameplay are praised, the slow pacing and limited engagement in the narrative may deter some from replaying, despite the potential for different endings. Overall, the game offers a polished presentation but may leave players wanting more depth and coherence in the storytelling.
“The story is well written, the art is cool and the gameplay aspect is intriguing enough.”
“It's really replayable, allowing you to learn more about the story and achieve different endings.”
“Again, good writing, solid characterization, neat locations, polished presentation, and a nice mystery at the core.”
“Could have used a few more soundtracks and the implementation of the story branches was a bit clumsy: in some playthroughs I received the same flashbacks more than once and he introduced himself more than once if I recall correctly.”
“It will be a while before I play through the game again, because it is too slow-paced for me to read through the same story.”
“Some of the paths do become a little compromised, continuity-wise, for example mentioning things later that you didn't experience earlier - so depending on the path you take, the story can be fully coherent or a little incoherent; this isn't a major problem for most paths.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this title features an intriguing design complemented by a well-written story and appealing art. However, players may encounter some non-sequitur scenes, a common issue in choose-your-own-adventure games.
“The story is well written, the art is cool, and the gameplay aspect is intriguing enough.”
“I ran into a few non-sequitur scenes during my gameplay, unfortunately, a problem that is all too common in choose-your-own-adventure style games.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects in the game are considered lower quality compared to other elements, with some players noting a lack of variety in the soundtracks. Additionally, the implementation of story branches can lead to repetitive audio experiences, detracting from the overall immersion.
“Could have used a few more soundtracks, and the implementation of the story branches was a bit clumsy. In some playthroughs, I received the same flashbacks more than once and was introduced to the same character multiple times, if I recall correctly.”
“The music and sound effects are lower quality than the rest of the game.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by well-executed art and effective environmental descriptions, though the quality of dialogue varies, impacting the overall immersion.
“The art is really well done, and the atmosphere is beautifully immersive, creating a captivating experience.”
“The descriptions and atmosphere setting are impressive, drawing players into the game's world.”
“The overall ambiance of the game is enchanting, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers good replayability, allowing players to skip previously completed puzzles, which enhances the experience for those looking to revisit the game without redundancy.
“Good replayability with the ability to skip through puzzles you completed on previous attempts.”
“The game offers multiple endings and choices that encourage you to play through it again.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and character interactions.”
